Airport Maintenance Worker - Temporary

Jefferson County, Colorado; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Jefferson County, Colorado is seeking an entry-level Airport Maintenance Worker for a temporary position. This role involves maintaining airport grounds and performing repair tasks, providing the opportunity for hands-on learning in airport operations. Successful candidates are expected to provide excellent customer service and assist with landscaping duties, all while working a flexible schedule on-site.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills are required.
• Experience in Landscape Maintenance preferred.
• Basic knowledge of Airport operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair airport grounds and facilities.
• Apply herbicides and pesticides as needed.
• Respond to on-call and emergency situations.

Skills

Customer service

Landscape Maintenance

Knowledge of Airport operations

Job description

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Benefit Eligibility

This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

06/18/25

Division

Airport Division

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligibility

This position is non-benefit eligible and must work no more than 130 hours per calendar month.

Description

The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport is currently hiring an Airport Maintenance Worker. This position provides you the opportunity to work for a county that thrives on working collaboratively and overcoming challenges. This position offers job security and the unique opportunity to learn all aspects of airport operation as well as be participate in some great events!



The Airport Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a variety of airside operations by maintaining and repairing the airfield, airport buildings and grounds, as well as project management of long-term repair projects. The ideal candidate manages a range of responsibilities that include: providing customer service related to airport operations and maintenance, responding to service requests and keeping maintenance logs, determining appropriate repair procedures, operating light and heavy equipment, and assisting in application of herbicides and pesticides.

About The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and Jefferson County:

Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (RMMA) is owned and operated as a division of Jefferson County Government. The Airport is located in the northeast corner of the County and is strategically situated between Denver and Boulder on U.S. Highway 36 and Colorado 128. RMMA is the 4th busiest airport in Colorado and is an important component of the national air transportation system and the Denver metropolitan area. The Airport is designated as a reliever for Denver International Airport and provides a home to many corporate aviation facilities, commercial aviation businesses, charter companies, general aviation tenants and hobbyists.

Schedule

Please note this is not a remote work position. This position requires on-site work to be performed and will work a 4-day work week, Tuesday – Friday, approximately 29 hours per week.

Compensation

Hiring Range: $21.00 – $25.00 USD Hourly

Compensation will be determined based on education, experience, and skills.

Benefits

Please note that this is a temporary, non-benefit position. Employees are able to earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours.

Essential Duties

The Airport Maintenance Worker is responsible for:

• Maintaining RMMA-owned grounds through general maintenance practices and repair.
• Applying herbicide and pesticides when needed for weed and pest control
• Irrigation repairs and maintenance.
• Ensuring Landscape equipment is functioning properly.
• Responding to on-call and emergency situations in an airport environment.
• Possibly assisting with maintenance and repair of buildings and all related mechanical and structural components such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.
• Assisting in janitorial duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong customer service
• Experience in Landscape Maintenance
• Basic knowledge of Airport operations
• Landscape Maintenance experience
  
  

Additional Job Information

• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history background check, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references.
• Current Jefferson County employees must apply through their employee profile in Workday.
• In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
  
  

Application

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date. Follow this link to apply now: Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities

A resume and cover letter submitted with your application are encouraged but will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team if selected. To view the status of your application, please log into your candidate portal.

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit: https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions? Contact the Jefferson County Recruitment Team at 303-271-8420 or [e-mail]

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Maintenance & Trades

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

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• Industries

  Government Administration

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